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Am J Physiol July 1997 PMID 9252488

An abundant supply of amino acids enhances the metabolic effect of exercise on muscle protein.

G Biolo, K D Tipton, S Klein, R R Wolfe

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive but somewhat dismissive tone towards the novelty of the findings, with posts like 'Protein works; nothing 'special' about EAA' suggesting they see the broad benefits of protein rather than focusing on mitochondrial or metabolic specifics, while others dismiss the idea of the science being recent or groundbreaking, exemplified by the comment about the research not being 'quite 30yr old'.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many posts agree that amino acids contribute to muscle protein synthesis, with some expressing skepticism about the uniqueness of essential amino acids (EAA) and emphasizing protein's general role.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, touching on personal preferences and clarifying misconceptions rather than deep scientific engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve light commentary and clarifications, indicating some involvement but not deep analysis of the research details.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, these discussions seem to affirm basic ideas about protein and exercise benefits but lack evidence of broad societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • A study involving six untrained men showed that infusing amino acids increases muscle protein synthesis more after exercise than at rest, likely due to increased blood flow.
  • Exercise causes a significant boost in amino acid transport into muscles during amino acid infusion, leading to greater protein building, while muscle breakdown remains unchanged.
  • The findings suggest that consuming protein immediately after exercise can be more effective for muscle growth than eating later, because exercise enhances the muscle's ability to absorb amino acids.
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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
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@jpapi7 @craigbrockie @joerogan Protein works; nothing 'special' about EAA Sorry, it's not quite 30yr old https://t.co/Wdgkz7E6WU

Mar 15, 2025 · 1 like · 56,053 followers View post →

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@jpapi7 @craigbrockie @joerogan Protein works; nothing 'special' about EAA Sorry, it's not quite 30yr old https://t.co/Wdgkz7E6WU

Mar 15, 2025 · 1 like · 56,053 followers View post →